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The dominant
architectural schemes of most of the temples are
uniformly homogenous. After the declination of Mughal Empire, Muslim
architectural wisdom appear in these temples.like the domes of
these temples are both plain and onion shaped.Temples have kalasha
on top. Most of the tallest domes have lotus form.
Mahamati
Prannathji Temple : This is the most important temple of pranamies
which reflects their social and religious life.The temple is
completed in 1692 AD. It is believed that Prannathji livied here and
will remain here and thus became the highest Pranami tirtha as
Mahamati's Punyasthali, and hence Panna is the param dham for Pranamies.
This temple reminds one of the Taj Mahal. The Rang Mahal
has eight pahals and each pahal has 201 domes. The
spherical central dome is as Muslim architecture and the lotus form on
this dome is according to Hindu tradition. The glistering divine
golden kalasha is accompanied by the divine panja
which denotes Mahamati's blessing and signifies the Aksharatita
Purna Brahman. The main entrance of central dome is called
Kaman Darwaza, made of silver. On Sharada Purnima every year,
thousands of people gather here to celebrate the Mahotsava.
Padmavati
Devi or Badi Devi Temple : It is located on the north
west corner near Kilkila river and it is believed to be very old temple.
The religious and historical importance of this temple is immense
under the belief that goddess padmavati, who was still alive and
protector the prosperity and happiness of Panna. During
Nav-Durgotsava thousands of devotees gather here. Maharaja
Chhatrasal Bundela accept it as his Raj Lakshami although their kuldevi
is Vindhyavasani.
Baldeoji
Temple : The temple is in Paladian style as a
scaled down replica of St. Paul's Cathedral in London under supervision
of Mr. Manly, an Italian expert. The temples structure improves upon
the Romanesque and Gothick styles prevalent in Britain in eighteenth
century. The temple consists of a large hall called maha mandapa
with massive pillars and is built on a raised platform so that one may
obtain darshan even from out side the main gate (from the road
side). The attractive image of Shri Baldeoji is built in black
shaligrami stone.Baldeoji temple is the finest building in area
and represents the zenith of Panna architecture.
Jugal
Kishoreji Temple : This is the main Hindu temple in
Panna and was build in Bundela temple style. Nat mandapa,
Bhog mandapa, Garbh grih and Pradkshana path are
present in the temple. The attire of the Lord is not Brij but
Bundelkhandi. As per the common belief, the idol came to Panna from
Vrindavan via Orchha. It is believed that a pilgrimage of the four
Dhams would render itself otiose, if it does not conclude with a
visit of the Jugal Kishoreji Temple.
Other
Temples : Other than the above temples, Ram-Janki
Temple, Swamiji Temple, Sarang Temple, Baiji Temple, Govindji Temple are
some of the important temples in Panna.
All the above temples are located in
the Panna town itself except Sarang Temple, which is about 20 kms from
the town.

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